But if he was actually a cunning fascist instead of a bumbling distractable one, it could be a strategic move, be a nod to general populism and ordinary people’s discontent, a sign to his followers they might be pardoned for their random targeted violence (more likely to be on progressives and minorities) and a thraat to national bourgeoisie to get behind him for protection.
It feels like something someone Putin would do. Pardon the guy. Film himself dressing down the executives and limiting them to only a 500% overcharge.
I don’t think he would at all.
But if he was actually a cunning fascist instead of a bumbling distractable one, it could be a strategic move, be a nod to general populism and ordinary people’s discontent, a sign to his followers they might be pardoned for their random targeted violence (more likely to be on progressives and minorities) and a thraat to national bourgeoisie to get behind him for protection.
It feels like something someone Putin would do. Pardon the guy. Film himself dressing down the executives and limiting them to only a 500% overcharge.